A Teenager's life was celebrated at a football tournament in his name.

Ex-Boro player Andy Campbell organised the fundraiser in memory of his cousin, 16-year-old James Campbell, who died as a result of a hidden heart condition.

The Macmillan Academy pupil had been taking part in National Citizenship Service (NCS) in Northumbria when he died in November last year.

James Campbell

But determined to gain something positive from the tragic circumstances, fundraisers have been hosted in his name - with the football tournament being the latest in a string of events.

“Football was just one of James’s passions and he would have been shaking his head in disbelief at the fact that a football tournament has taken place in his memory” said his mum Karen.

The event took place at Norton and Stockton Ancients FC where three teams battled it out in a round robin competition for the inaugural James Campbell Memorial Shield.

The tournament ended with a penalty shoot out, with the Neil Campbell XI being victors over Team Macmillan.

Neil Campbell, captain of the winning team, receives the James Campbell Memorial Shield

On the day over £1,400 was raised for the family’s chosen charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

Andy Campbell said: “This event is only the beginning, we will look to make this and similar football competitions part of our efforts to raise awareness of CRY and the work that they do, and maybe help prevent what has happened in our family, happening to someone else through screening young people.

“James was loved by all and that was proven today, he will never be forgotten”

Karen, a Macmillan Academy teaching assistant, added: “We would also like to thank Mick Mulligan, chairman of Norton and Stockton Ancients for the use of the ground and facilities - the event would not have been possible without his generosity.

“The shield was donated by Stephen Smith of Hungerbusters and each of the teams shirts were sponsored very kindly by Taylor Wimpey’s managing director, Mark Leigh. A massive thank you to them and everyone else that supported us on the day”.